Merrell Shoes... another twist

[Felipe Sanchez]

Yes, I have a bad lumbar area with two degenerated discs.  I have insoles
made by the impression method so that each reflects the sole exactly.
Important also is to have your spine perfectly straight when you hike.  This
is impossible if one leg is shorter than the other.  College trained
Orthopods say that up to 1/2 inch of  leg-length difference is normal and
not to be the cause for worry or remedy.  I don't accept this so I consult a
chiropractor, make the insoles, and then have him adjust my heel height with
the addition of material to the insole heel until the spine is vertical.  My
case is anecdotal but so far so good...Sanchez

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mac Quart" <macsquartaYAHOO.COM>


> A little twist on the shoe thing... have you ever thought of getting
special
> insoles?  I went to a chiropractor who got me a specially made pair of
"Sole
> Supports" insoles and they have made a world of difference.  I do alot of
> hiking and have bad knees but haven't had a single problem since I got
these
> insoles.  Instead, my neck, back, jaw, and hips feel better than ever.  I
would
> love to answer any question off of the list about these insoles or the
general
> info surrounding why they are important.